The Complete and Inspired Word of God: Why the Bible is Perfect as It Is and the Inclusion of Additional Texts is Unwarranted

The Bible is a collection of sacred texts that Christians believe to be the inspired word of God. It is comprised of the Old Testament, which tells the story of God’s covenant with the people of Israel, and the New Testament, which tells the story of Jesus Christ and the early Christian church. The Bible is complete as it is now, and nothing is missing from it. This assertion is supported by the following reasons:

1. The Bible was written under divine inspiration:

The Bible is not merely a collection of human writings, but rather a divine work that was written under the direction and guidance of the Holy Spirit. The authors of the Bible were chosen by God to record His message, and their writings were guided by divine inspiration. This is evident in the recurring phrase “Thus says the Lord” throughout the Old Testament, which indicates that the words being spoken were not the words of the human authors, but rather the words of God Himself.

In addition to the Old Testament, the New Testament also claims divine inspiration. For example, in 2 Timothy 3:16, the apostle Paul writes, “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.” This statement indicates that the New Testament, like the Old Testament, is also the inspired word of God.

2. The Bible has been preserved throughout history:

Despite the fact that the Bible was written over a period of several thousand years by many different authors, it has been remarkably well-preserved throughout history. This is due in large part to the meticulous care with which the Jewish scribes, known as the Masoretes, copied the Old Testament texts. The Masoretes developed a complex system of vowel points, accents, and other markings to ensure that the text was copied accurately and that its meaning was preserved.

 

Similarly, the New Testament was also carefully copied and preserved by early Christian scribes. In fact, there are more manuscript copies of the New Testament than any other ancient work. This abundance of manuscript evidence has allowed scholars to compare and contrast different copies of the text, ensuring that the Bible we have today is an accurate representation of the original writings.

3. The Bible has been validated by archeology and historical evidence:

The events described in the Bible have been validated by archeology and historical evidence. For example, the city of Jericho, which is described in the Old Testament as being destroyed by Joshua and the Israelites, has been excavated by archeologists, and the ruins of the city have been dated to the time period described in the Bible.

Similarly, the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, as described in the New Testament, have been corroborated by historical sources outside of the Bible. For example, the Roman historian Tacitus, writing in the early 2nd century, mentions the execution of Jesus Christ under the governorship of Pontius Pilate.

Despite the overwhelming evidence supporting the authenticity and accuracy of the Bible, there have been numerous attempts throughout history to add to or modify the text. Some of these attempts have involved the addition of fake books or the modification of existing books. The following are some examples of these fake additions and false gospels, along with explanations of why they are not part of the Bible:

1. The Book of Enoch:

The Book of Enoch is an apocryphal work that claims to be written by the prophet Enoch, who is mentioned briefly in the Bible. The Book of Enoch is not part of the Bible for several reasons. First, it was not written by Enoch, but rather by an unknown author who attributed the work to Enoch in order to give it greater authority. Second, the Book of Enoch contains numerous inconsistencies and contradictions with the rest of the Bible. For example, it teaches that angels can have sexual relations with humans, which is contrary to the biblical teaching that angels are spiritual beings who do not have physical bodies.

2. The Books of the Apocrypha:

The Apocrypha is a collection of books that were written during the period between the Old and New Testaments. These books were included in some early versions of the Bible, but were later removed because they were not considered to be inspired by God. The Apocrypha contains numerous historical and factual errors, and its teachings are often at odds with the rest of the Bible. For example, the Apocryphal book of Tobit teaches that it is possible to communicate with the dead, which is contrary to the biblical prohibition against necromancy (Deuteronomy 18:10-12).

3. The Gospel of the Infancy of Jesus Christ:

The Gospel of the Infancy of Jesus Christ is a fictional account of the early life of Jesus Christ. It was written in the 2nd century and is not part of the Bible for several reasons. First, it was not written by an eyewitness to the events it describes, but rather by an unknown author who was not a contemporary of Jesus. Second, the Gospel of the Infancy of Jesus Christ contains numerous fantastical and miraculous stories that are not found in the canonical Gospels. For example, it tells the story of a young Jesus creating birds out of clay and bringing them to life.

4. The Pseudepigrapha:

The Pseudepigrapha is a collection of Jewish and Christian writings that were written between the 2nd century BCE and the 2nd century CE. These works were not written by the authors to whom they are attributed, but rather by unknown authors who wrote under pseudonyms in order to give their works greater authority. The Pseudepigrapha contains numerous works that are not part of the Bible, including the Book of Enoch, the Book of Jubilees, and the Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs.

5. The Gospel of Thomas:

The Gospel of Thomas is a collection of sayings attributed to Jesus Christ. It was discovered in Egypt in 1945 and is not part of the Bible for several reasons. First, it was not written by an eyewitness to the events it describes, but rather by an unknown author who was not a contemporary of Jesus. Second, the Gospel of Thomas contains numerous sayings that are not found in the canonical Gospels, and its teachings are often at odds with the rest of the Bible. For example, it teaches that salvation is achieved through self-knowledge rather than through faith in Jesus Christ.

6. The Book of Jubilees:

The Book of Jubilees is an apocryphal work that claims to be a revelation from God to Moses. It is not part of the Bible for several reasons. First, it was not written by Moses, but rather by an unknown author who attributed the work to Moses in order to give it greater authority. Second, the Book of Jubilees contains numerous historical and factual errors, and its teachings are often at odds with the rest of the Bible. For example, it teaches that the calendar should be based on a 364-day year, which is contrary to the biblical teaching that the year should be based on the cycles of the moon.

The Dead Sea Scrolls are a collection of ancient Jewish texts that were discovered in the mid-20th century. While the Dead Sea Scrolls contain numerous copies of biblical texts, they do not add anything to the Bible. This is because the Dead Sea Scrolls were written prior to the completion of the New Testament, and therefore do not contain any information about the life and ministry of Jesus Christ or the early Christian church.

7. The Quran

The Quran, the holy book of Islam, does not contain any teachings or words of Jesus for several reasons. First, the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad over 600 years after the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. By this time, the New Testament had already been written and widely circulated among the early Christian churches. Second, the Quran was not written to serve as a supplement or addition to the Bible, but rather as a separate revelation from God that was intended to correct the errors and misunderstandings that had arisen within the Jewish and Christian communities.

The Quran’s teachings about Jesus are consistent with the teachings of the Bible in some aspects, such as his miraculous birth to the Virgin Mary and his role as a prophet and messenger of God. However, the Quran also contains teachings about Jesus that are not found in the Bible, such as his rejection of the notion that he is the Son of God and his denial of the crucifixion. These teachings are based on the Islamic belief that Jesus was not crucified but rather was taken up to heaven by God, and that it was another man who was crucified in his place.

While the Quran may contain some similarities to the teachings of the Bible, it should not be used to teach or add to the Bible. The Bible is the inspired word of God and contains the complete and authoritative teachings of Jesus Christ and the early Christian church. The Quran, while it may contain some elements of truth, is not the inspired word of God and its teachings about Jesus are not consistent with the teachings of the Bible.

In addition, the Quran was not written by eyewitnesses to the events it describes, but rather by Muhammad, who was not a contemporary of Jesus. The Quran’s teachings about Jesus are based on the Islamic belief that Muhammad received a revelation from God that corrected the errors and misunderstandings of the Jewish and Christian communities. As such, the Quran should not be used to supplement or add to the teachings of the Bible, but rather should be studied and understood on its own terms as a separate revelation from God.

While the Quran may contain some elements of truth and may have some similarities to the teachings of the Bible, it should not be used to teach or add to the Bible. The Bible is the inspired word of God and contains the complete and authoritative teachings of Jesus Christ and the early Christian church. The Quran is a separate revelation from God that was intended to correct the errors and misunderstandings of the Jewish and Christian communities and should be studied and understood on its own terms.

8. The Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon is not a book that Christians should read, and it does not add to the Bible or benefit the reader for several reasons. First, the Book of Mormon was not written under divine inspiration, but rather was the product of human imagination and invention. The Book of Mormon was written by Joseph Smith, the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who claimed to have received a revelation from God that led him to discover the ancient records that form the basis of the Book of Mormon.

Second, the Book of Mormon contains numerous historical and factual errors, and its teachings are often at odds with the teachings of the Bible. For example, the Book of Mormon teaches that the American continent was populated by a group of Jews who migrated there from Jerusalem around 600 BCE, a claim that is not supported by any historical or archaeological evidence. Additionally, the Book of Mormon teaches that Jesus Christ visited the American continent after his resurrection, a claim that is not found in the Bible and is not supported by any historical evidence.

Third, the Book of Mormon promotes a works-based system of salvation that is contrary to the teachings of the Bible. The Book of Mormon teaches that salvation is achieved through a combination of faith and good works, whereas the Bible teaches that salvation is a free gift of God’s grace that is received through faith in Jesus Christ alone (Ephesians 2:8-9). 

Fourth, the Book of Mormon contains numerous inconsistencies and contradictions with the teachings of the Bible. For example, the Book of Mormon teaches that God the Father and Jesus Christ are separate and distinct beings, whereas the Bible teaches that they are one God in three persons (Matthew 28:19).

Finally, the Book of Mormon should not be used to teach or add to the Bible because it is not the inspired word of God. The Bible is the complete and authoritative word of God and contains the teachings of Jesus Christ and the early Christian church. The Book of Mormon is a human invention that was not written under divine inspiration and does not add anything to the teachings of the Bible.

The Book of Mormon is not a book that Christians should read, and it does not add to the Bible or benefit the reader. The Book of Mormon was not written under divine inspiration, contains numerous historical and factual errors, promotes a works-based system of salvation, contains numerous inconsistencies and contradictions with the teachings of the Bible, and is not the inspired word of God. The Bible is the complete and authoritative word of God and should be the sole source of Christian doctrine and teaching.

9. Judeo-Christian false compatibility (The Talmud) 

 Incompatibilities between the Talmud and Christianity: A Call for Awareness

The Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism, is a compilation of interpretations, discussions, and commentaries on the Jewish law and tradition, which has been influential in shaping Jewish beliefs and practices. However, it is essential for Christians to understand that the Talmud is not compatible with the teachings of Christianity and the Bible, and that its influence in modern society can lead to the promotion of anti-Christian values and agendas.

First and foremost, the Talmud contains numerous teachings that contradict the core tenets of Christianity. For example, the Talmud promotes a strict adherence to the Jewish law, which is at odds with the Christian belief in salvation through faith in Jesus Christ alone (Ephesians 2:8-9). Additionally, the Talmud contains numerous insults and slanderous statements about Jesus Christ, his mother Mary, and the early Christian church, which are deeply offensive to Christians.

Second, the Talmud’s teachings on the role of non-Jews in society and the Jewish concept of the “Noachide Laws” have been used to promote anti-Christian sentiments and the subjugation of non-Jews. The Talmud teaches that non-Jews are not subject to the same laws and protections as Jews, and that they are to be treated as inferior beings. This has led to the promotion of anti-Christian and anti-Semitic attitudes in modern society, as well as the advancement of a globalist agenda that seeks to “fix” the earth by removing anyone who opposes the Talmudic worldview.

Finally, the Talmud’s influence in modern society has led to the promotion of a false and satanic worldview that is at odds with the teachings of Christianity and the Bible. The Talmud’s teachings on the importance of wealth, power, and worldly success have been used to promote a materialistic and hedonistic culture that is in direct opposition to the Christian values of humility, selflessness, and service to others.

It is crucial for Christians to be aware of the incompatibilities between the Talmud and Christianity, and the ways in which its teachings have been used to promote anti-Christian values and agendas in modern society. As followers of Jesus Christ, we must be vigilant in guarding our hearts and minds against the influence of the Talmud and other sources of false teaching, and instead seek to live out the truth of the Bible and the teachings of Jesus Christ.

The Importance of Personal Bible Study for Modern Christians

In today’s fast-paced and digitally connected world, it can be tempting for Christians to rely solely on the teachings of their church or the words of their favorite Christian influencers to guide their spiritual growth. However, the Bible emphasizes the importance of personal study and examination of the scriptures, urging believers to check every teaching, test every word, and examine every prophecy spoken over them (Acts 17:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:21, 1 John 4:1). As modern Christians, it is crucial that we take these instructions to heart and prioritize personal Bible study in our daily lives.

One reason for this emphasis on personal study is that it allows us to grow in our understanding and knowledge of God’s Word. In a world where information is readily available at our fingertips, it can be easy to rely on the interpretations and teachings of others without questioning or examining their validity for ourselves. However, by studying the Bible for ourselves, we can gain a deeper understanding of its teachings and how they apply to our lives. This, in turn, enables us to grow in our faith and become more effective witnesses for Christ.

Additionally, personal Bible study helps us to discern truth from falsehood. The Bible warns us that there will be false prophets and teachers who will seek to deceive and lead us astray (Matthew 7:15, 2 Peter 2:1). By studying the Bible for ourselves, we can develop a discerning heart that is able to recognize and reject false teachings and doctrines.

Finally, personal Bible study allows us to develop a personal relationship with God. The Bible is not just a collection of historical texts, but rather a living and active Word that reveals the heart and character of God to us (Hebrews 4:12). By studying the Bible for ourselves, we can develop a deeper understanding of God’s love, grace, and mercy, and experience a personal encounter with Him that transforms our lives.

Personal Bible study is essential for modern Christians who desire to grow in their faith and develop a deeper understanding of God’s Word. By checking every teaching, testing every word, and examining every prophecy spoken over us, we can discern truth from falsehood, grow in our knowledge of God, and develop a personal relationship with Him. May we make personal Bible study a priority in our daily lives, and may it lead us to a deeper understanding of God’s love and grace.

The Bible is complete as it is now, and nothing is missing from it. The Bible was written under divine inspiration, has been preserved throughout history, and has been validated by archeology and historical evidence. The numerous attempts throughout history to add to or modify the text, including the addition of fake books and the modification of existing books, have been unsuccessful, and these works are not part of the Bible. The Bible is the inspired word of God, and it is our responsibility to study it, believe it, and obey it.